This handbook is designed as a guide for those who may be involved in the administration or management of pupil transportation in New York State. It is especially geared to central, union free, and city districts under 125,000 population, and is designed to complement other New York State Education Department publications. Guidelines include information concerning (1) agencies that render services directly related to pupil transportation, (2) steps to be followed in the purchase of school buses, (3) insurance, (4) maintenance, (5) health and safety factors, and (6) special services. (JF)